"Madeline" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jade Bird about a woman named Madeline who has fallen in love with a man who is no good for her. The song tells the story of Madeline's relationship with the man, who is described as a different kind of devil. Despite his faults, Madeline continues to love and stay with him. The song's chorus urges Madeline to leave the man behind and run for her life. Jade Bird sings, "Madeline, leave him behind, he ain't no good and he'll bleed you dry. Madeline, I hate to see you cry, let go, he's a different kind of devil, pray that you let go." The lyrics also touch on themes of self-worth and the dangers of being in a toxic relationship. Jade Bird sings, "What's going down, down, down, down. Fell in love so quick, she didn't even notice the switch. That woman made a mistake when she fell for him." Overall, "Madeline" is a cautionary tale about the importance of recognizing when a relationship is not healthy and having the courage to let go and move on.
